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01 Jan, 2021 by Stefani
I hired attorney Medaris in my child custody case after reading his reviews & speaking to him on the phone during his free consultation. The man was rude, embarwssned me in front of the judge, wasn’t prepared on my case to go before the judge, which was embarrassing, and you have to pay him a substantial amount of money (cash same day) for literally saying 3 words, that were not helpful and quite frankly embarrassing. When asked questions about what this document meant or what did the judge just order? He rudely would make it well known he didn’t want to be there. Maybe he is burned out and looking forward to retiring.
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31 Jul, 2017 by Christine
Attorney Medearis was very knowledgeable and informed me of my rights and discussed the best strategy. His paralegal held my hand, guided me, comforted me and dealt with my ex when he called their office. Attorney Medearis chose the Mediator known for getting results. What I wanted most was freedom and a chance to live the rest of my life in peace. Thanks to Attorney Medearis I have that chance. He also recognized the financial hardship and allowed me to set up a payment plan I could afford.
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29 Jun, 2017 by Christy
I contacted Attorney Steven Medearis’ office from a referral from a family member. I want to thank and
recommend Mr. Medearis for guiding me through a very trying time in my life. Mr. Medearis and his
staff really know what they are doing and made this process effortless. I initially thought my divorce
could be handled amicably, yet financial support issues quickly arose with my uncooperative ex.
Mr. Medearis sincerely had mine and my children’s best interest in mind. He explained everything
clearly and with precision of what to expect in the process. Mr. Medearis impressed upon me that while
no one wants divorce to happen to them because this process can be extremely trying, he would be
there to support me through this stressful time.
Throughout the process, Mr. Medearis and his office staff were so amazing. They made the process
seem easy and communicated every step of the tiring process. The office gave me information and
confidence in the process. I cannot express my gratitude enough and would recommend him to anyone.
Having someone who is your advocate during this difficult chapter in your life will alleviate so much
stress and is really worth it.
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02 Oct, 2023 by Bree castle
My grandmother passed in June, she chose them for her attorney to handle her will. Not only did they get 2 out of the 4 siblings addresses wrong but it also took multiple attempts to get the address fixed. Not to mention when we reached out to get information about when the checks had been sent we were given a horrible explanation on top of all of us siblings being treated like idiots. We’re grieving the loss of our grandmother, there’s no reason to be told “I don’t know every case off the top of my head.”
I wish I could give negative stars. The way they’ve handled everything has been horrible, with no explanation.
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14 Sep, 2023 by Robert lynch
Cary Cotton won my civil case for me, thank you for your expert professional care in my case.
Robert Lynch
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07 Sep, 2022 by John baas
13 Jul, 2024 by M g
Rude to clients, hard to reach, low effort given towards your case. Going off our experience - I recommend you look elsewhere.
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22 Jan, 2024 by Josh raymo
14 Jan, 2024 by Tarin feinstein
02 Oct, 2023 by Bree castle
My grandmother passed in June, she chose them for her attorney to handle her will. Not only did they get 2 out of the 4 siblings addresses wrong but it also took multiple attempts to get the address fixed. Not to mention when we reached out to get information about when the checks had been sent we were given a horrible explanation on top of all of us siblings being treated like idiots. We’re grieving the loss of our grandmother, there’s no reason to be told “I don’t know every case off the top of my head.”
I wish I could give negative stars. The way they’ve handled everything has been horrible, with no explanation.
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14 Sep, 2023 by Robert lynch
Cary Cotton won my civil case for me, thank you for your expert professional care in my case.
Robert Lynch
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07 Sep, 2022 by John baas
02 Oct, 2023 by Bree castle
My grandmother passed in June, she chose them for her attorney to handle her will. Not only did they get 2 out of the 4 siblings addresses wrong but it also took multiple attempts to get the address fixed. Not to mention when we reached out to get information about when the checks had been sent we were given a horrible explanation on top of all of us siblings being treated like idiots. We’re grieving the loss of our grandmother, there’s no reason to be told “I don’t know every case off the top of my head.”
I wish I could give negative stars. The way they’ve handled everything has been horrible, with no explanation.
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14 Sep, 2023 by Robert lynch
Cary Cotton won my civil case for me, thank you for your expert professional care in my case.
Robert Lynch
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07 Sep, 2022 by John baas
22 Nov, 2021 by Peter
Paula Kleinman has aided and guided me through various family law issues, filing new motions, and advocating in court on my behalf. She has been attentive to my questions, prompt to response and accessible via phone, text and email. Extremely knowledgeable and organized. Her staff are a pleasure to interact with. I recommend giving Paula Kleinman the opportunity to look over your case and trust she will represent you to the best of her abilities as she has demonstrated first hand in my case.
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05 Oct, 2021 by Keith
Everything was at stake when I called Paula Kleinman. At first I tried to defend myself. It seemed to me like an open and shut case. The opposing party admitted in court to having no evidence other than their testimony. Unfortunately under our legal system their testimony was enough for the judge to drag the case out in multiple hearings over four months! I felt extremely frustrated, resentful, anxious and like I had absolutely no voice in the process that was consuming my life. At my wits end, I picked up the telephone and contacted Paula. When she began representing me she was at a disadvantage because I had already tried to represent myself (rather poorly) over multiple hearings. But she grasped the details quickly. She represented me at the final hearing and won the case without me saying a word. During the hearing the judge actually stated to me that I had "an excellent attorney". It was at that moment I began to feel confident for the first time in months. We won the case that day. This experience taught me a valuable lesson. I learned that, when it comes to legal matters, it's not enough to have the truth on your side. Unless you are an expert in the law, the truth may never even be heard in court because judges are unpredictable and witnesses can be vengeful, untruthful or even suffering from mental health issues which are not considered by the court. Without Paula I believe there would have been a terrible miscarriage of justice.
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23 Oct, 2018 by Destiny
Paula helped me get all the right documents I needed to get a divorce and get full custody of my child. She appeared at court and handled the situation very well and was prepared and organized. If I didn't understand something she would step by step explain it to me. Paula kept me informed so I never had to worry. At the end of it all I got my divorce and I got full custody of my child.
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28 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
This guy over the phone makes it seem like he cares, but he's only after your cash, he actually thought he could get me to pay him $5,000 without a retainer, so that he could hire someone else for $100 dollars just to prepare an amended complaint.
After I told him to send a retainer agreement he proved to be just a scam artist.
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24 Aug, 2023 by Raul
Hired Jaques with a settlement already in hand he told me he could get me 45000 even with my criminal record which had nothing to do with what I was being accused. O told him I was facing 3 strikes and life in prison for other offenses. He told me it didn't matter because what was said is completely different than the false light and slander that was spread about me. After about 15000 in his fees he tells me that my criminal record can come into play and it's better to settle. I settled on his recommendation for the same exact settlement I got on my own plus four thousand dollars. Which when I count his fees I lost a lot more hiring him. He was late to depositions, I had to tell him he missed court dates, he said money would be returned from his office to me from the last 6k plus I sent him for trial readiness which we didn't even go to. How assistant/ office manager Elizabeth uguarte told me I had a great chance of winning and that I should continue to send more money. Two weeks ago Jaques tells me he fired her for stealing moneyrrible from clients. I signed the settlement 11 months ago and I have not received any money from the company I was suing or have I received a refund from jaques law office. It's been almost a year!! Horrible attorney poor ethics and I don't recommend.
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02 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
Bruce Jaques took a case for me and rarely kept in contact. I called at least once a week to check on the status of my case and not only would his staff say each time I called that he was never available but he would never even bother to call me back. His website claims he specializes in anti-SLAPP law however he filed a lawsuit on my behalf and it was the very anti-SLAPP motion from the opposing attorney that got my case dismissed.
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27 Dec, 2022 by Pablo
Trusted her and sent her, her affordable retainer
And she missed my court date, her extract words were she forgot, after seeing if she can try not too forget about me. Again she forgot about me and let me down, withheld some of retainer and will not return it.
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18 Aug, 2021 by Alice
Paula was referred to me by a very close friend who work for a lawyer. She recommended Paula bec. She is their go to person for advise and she finds her knowledgeable, reliable, and with good heart. Considering i worked with her for months without ever meeting her in person, I felt that everything my friend said was true. Paula is honest, detailed, and very easy to work with, and made my divorce go smoothly with her expertise…
Thank you Paula.
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16 Dec, 2020 by Estela de orduna
Paula is a great lawyer. It was a pleasure getting to know her. Paula is sincere and honest and very professional. I was opposing counsel in two occasions against Paula and while she was a strong advocate she was also courteous and easy to work with. I highly recommend her
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04 Jul, 2024 by Socaltek04
Elisabeth was able to get my speeding ticket dismissed God bless her and her law firm
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11 May, 2017 by Rw
Ok, I know that we have all heard that Wonder woman is some chick named Lynda Carter...yeah yeah, that's just a cover story...shhhh don't tell anybody but the real Wonder Woman is named Liz Aronsen she plays an attorney by day but it's so hard for her to conceal her true identity, it starts like a normal day court where she is calmly working hard for her client, then all of a sudden something happens, she just can't hold back any longer, It's the most amazing thing you will see all of sudden, the judge looks down at the desk for two seconds and wooosh! From nowhere an actual tornado blowing all around! Like Dorothy in the wizard of Oz, everything is caught up in the wind i saw Liz's hair come undone and starts spinning around her head, her suit all of a sudden looks more patriotic with red white and blue Spangles!? papers are flying everywhere, prosecuters getting tossed throughout the room like cows, baliffs spilling their coffee while trying to find their bullet, everything going bazerk then WHAM!! ...Case dismissed! Freakiest thing I have ever seen in my life! She is good! Really Good! It happens every time for me! WONDER WOMAN! In Spangles!!! I SWEAR TO GOD!!!
Yeah, she had a gold rope No, I didn't see an airplane! Ok kinda dorky review, but ya read it didn't you? Liz the Attorney? TOP SHELF! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER! SHE ROCKS!
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18 May, 2015 by Thamer
So I called her office and a lady talked to me about my ticket and then I sent to the Elizabeth office all the document that she need them as well as my brothers information because he had a ticket too. after 10 days I called the office and I talked to another lady and she says that I scheduled for a court on Feb. 10, 2015 and my brother after two days. so after that I did not here from her anything until I got a notice from the court to go make my payment and something for my brother.
they did not send me an email or inform me about what is going on for my case, when I called the office to ask about my case the lady there start yelling at me and telling me to call us back and she says this is not the attorney's problem go to the court and find out. after she finished talking the lady in the office, I am like just please tell me what is the decision upon my case and she hung up on me. I called the other day and I case she memorize my phone number she did not respond so what I did I called the office by private number to see if they will answer and what do you think? yes someone answer from the first ring and she start yelling again and she hung up on me.
So everybody be careful when you deal with her and they never informed me about my case...
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04 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
I've never met such a rude and arrogant lawyer. This guy thinks he is invincible. He walks over people with no mercy or empathy. He took a security deposit from my clients and refused to refund it based on the "oral agreement" that he fabricated. I can't believe this guy is allowed to practice.
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31 Mar, 2016 by Lynn
Mr. Burmeister is a "no nonsense" attorney, well versed in the law, and gets tenants out! His price is fair....he has ability to do background checks, court issues, etc....just very capable. My daughter Lisa and I thought he would be rough to work with, after a telephone call...but not so! Highly recommend him!!
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03 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
This "lawyer" was hired to run my background when I applied to rent a house. Back in 2006, I was hospitalized for several months, making it impossible for me to pay my rent. The property manager changed the locks without notice or legal action. Because of my illness, I ended up losing everything I owned. Years later, in 2011 I applied for my current apartment, and no evictions showed up on my record. I figured I must not have an eviction. So, when I applied for the house this week I reported no evictions. I guess I was wrong. I got a call today from this lawyer, calling from a blocked number, yelling at me, calling me a liar, and when he asked me to explain, he kept interrupting after one or two words saying "ANSWER THE QUESTION, LIAR! WHY WONT YOU ANSWER THE QUESTION!?!" He then hung up on me. I called the owner of the house, the only contact person I had, and who happens to be a former coworker, and told her what happened. He later called me and left a message accusing me of "going behind his back" and "trying to get him in trouble". If that's the weirdo washed up "attorney" turned landlord I've got to deal with, I wouldn't have rented the house even if I was approved. He also told the owner that "my credit was so bad I don't have a score". Which I know to be BS since I've just gotten my credit report while looking for houses.
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07 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I had hired Mrs. Pfeiffer during the spring of 2016 around April/May time frame in order to help me with my Dissolution of Marriage. During the time I had went on deployment for the Navy so a lot of the communication was done over the phone and through email. She seemed very professional at first, but as the months went on and the bill continue to climb about 2 grand each month for her services I am stuck with a 20,000 lawyer bill for a simple divorce with no children, assets, or property. The reason behind this large bill was explained as it cost a lot of paper work and man power to get an agreement signed. Which was part of what I needed. After countless attempts to get my marriage dissolved I am still married part due to the courts but the other was due to the lawyers inability to submit the proper paperwork. I was promised contentiously at the begin of each month that it would be resolved after the next hearing. Hearing after another I waited because I genuinely had faith in my lawyer. Eventually Mrs. Pfeiffer either left the law firm she was working with or they let her go I am not sure. All I know is that this lawyer is not effective and you are better doing the paper work yourself. On a side note she had me mail her a check in which she would send too my Wife since we could not come to an agreement. I did this and the check was cashed by either her or the Law firm her reason behind this is that when the check arrived the package was opened in her mail box and she had no idea what happened to the check. At the very least I was able to come to an agreement with my spouse in which Mrs. Pfeiffer had written up so that is something.
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